The Other America

The Other America
First edition
AuthorMichael Harrington
LanguageEnglish
Publication date
January 1, 1962
ISBN0-684-82678-X

The Other America: Poverty in the United States is Michael Harrington's best known and likely most influential book. He was an American democratic socialist, writer, political activist, political theorist, professor of political science, radio commentator, and founding member of the Democratic Socialists of America. He believed that American Socialists could support certain Democratic Party candidates, including candidates for president.